Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiNsu0XlXNovideoConcepts covered:Stalinism, dictatorship, totalitarianism, economic control, mass terror campaigns
The video provides an introduction to Stalinism, focusing on Stalin's dictatorship and the growth of terror in the Soviet Union. It explains key concepts of the Stalinist regime, such as totalitarianism, economic control, political terror, media control, and propaganda, highlighting the mass terror campaigns and show trials during 1936-1938.
Exploring Stalinism: Totalitarian Regime and Political Terror
Concepts covered:Stalinism, totalitarian regime, political terror, show trials, Soviet Union
This chapter delves into an introduction to the concept of Stalinism, focusing on the growth of terror within the Soviet Union under the Stalinist dictatorship. It explains key concepts of the regime and highlights instances like the show trials of 1936-1938, showcasing the totalitarian nature of Stalin's government.
Question 1
What was a key method used by Stalin to maintain control?
Question 2
How would you describe Stalin's government?
Question 3
What do the show trials of 1936-1938 illustrate about Stalin's regime?
Stalin's Reign of Terror
Concepts covered:Stalin, Reign of Terror, Soviet Union, Mass Imprisonment, Paranoia
Stalin's paranoia led to mass terror campaigns in the Soviet Union between 1935 and 1938, resulting in the deaths of around 10 million people through arrests, torture, and mass imprisonment.
Question 4
What was the primary method used in Stalin's terror campaigns?
Question 5
How did the NKVD contribute to Stalin's rule?
Question 6
What was the estimated death toll from Stalin's terror campaigns?
Stalin's Regime: Purges and Show Trials
Concepts covered:Stalinist regime, NKVD, purges, Sergey Kirov, show trials
Stalin implemented mass terror through the NKVD, enforcing purges internally within the Communist Party and externally in Soviet society. The regime targeted anyone critical of Stalin, exemplified by the fate of Sergey Kirov, who posed a significant threat to Stalin's leadership.
Question 7
What event solidified Stalin's authority in 1934?
Question 8
Why was Sergey Kirov considered a threat?
Question 9
How did the NKVD handle internal threats?
Created with Kwizie